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Mannes School of Music has transformed the traditional music conservatory by integrating rigorous classical training with real-world experience and cross-disciplinary learning. Work hands-on with award-winning faculty to develop as an artist at one of the best music schools in New York City.

As an artist in the 21st century requires more than just technical mastery. It requires entrepreneurial agency, improvisation, real-world experiences and cross-disciplinary projects. An education at Mannes combines all of these things to ensure that students can have a life in the arts and impact society through their work.

Our faculty of professional and active musicians represents all areas of the music world-concert artists, chamber musicians, successful freelancers, established composers. These award-winning teachers become mentors, working hands-on with students to develop their talent.

Students at Mannes combine classical conservatory training with progressive, creative approaches to music to create groundbreaking, never-before-seen work, and performances. Explore what's being created at Mannes.

At Mannes, immerse yourself in a creative community of legendary teachers and passionate students, ready to collaborate with you. Learn more about our community of vibrant artists, scholars, activists, and innovators.

Train to become a contemporary and relevant musician. Learn to embrace collaboration and develop entrepreneurial skills. See stories from our award-winning and world-famous alumni and see how we prepare you for life as a 21st-century artist.

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Undergraduates

To apply to any of our undergraduate programs (except the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students and Parsons Associate of Applied Science programs) complete and submit the Common App online.